Lead Technical Product Manager-Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you are located in MN or DC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.  This position follows an office-Base schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain metrics and provide visibility to stakeholders on program level plans, progress & quality 
• Lead initiatives to integration audit and compliance systems with broader business operations, improving connectivity and data flow across departments 
• Ensure all non-functional needs are identified (quality, performance, security, reliability, scalability, supportability)
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to optimize data collection, management and analysis processes, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and security 
• Lead enterprise-wide Compliance Hub audit management tool as Product Owner, responsible for developing a roadmap, managing enhancements, and prioritizing automation opportunities across teams 
• Lead requirements gathering, feature intake, solution reviews, and backlog prioritization
• Lead enterprise-wide Compliance Hub audit management tool as Product Owner, responsible for developing a roadmap, managing enhancements, and prioritizing automation opportunities across teams 
• Responsible for defining and managing the definition of done/ acceptance criteria
• Identifies opportunities to form outcome aligned product technical teams 
• Facilitates the breakdown of Product Backlog Items (PBI's, the what & why) and associated technical and system requirements into sprint backlog items (the how) by the development team
• Facilitates prioritization discussions to align on a single backlog  
• Removes any process roadblocks to the development team delivering solutions to the problems 
• Strives to collapse the feedback loop from the user to the development team (Ensure continuous integration, delivery, deployment is a priority)
• Identify, manage dependencies/risks that impact other teams' backlogs
• Ensures Sprint Backlogs are effective & efficient
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years working experience
• 5+ years of IT experience
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner
• 3+ years of Project Management experience in a large enterprise environment
• 2+ years of experience working on large scale, multiple scrum team projects
• 2+ years of experience with Agile Management tools (e.g. Rally, Aha!)
  

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.